Total 941 Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL4 0JA

The Job

• Working as part of a team providing excellent customer service wherever there is interaction with one of our customers
• Using forklift trucks and other equipment to prepare stock for delivery, but don't worry full training will be provided
• Accurately and efficiently identifying and picking stock to fulfil customer orders
• The contracted hours for this role are 37 or more

What's in it for you?

Here at Selco, we value our colleagues, and you will be entitled to a whole host of benefits when working with us. We offer a wide range of lifestyle perks, including;

• Free health cash plan, making it easy for you and your family to get the healthcare you need and claim back the costs.
• Profit Based bonus scheme, up to £175 per month.
• Discounts and offers at thousands of retailers, cinemas, restaurants, amusement parks and gyms.
• Generous staff discount on all products sold in store.
• Competitive company pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Holiday Buying.
• Free life assurance.
• Share save scheme.

At Selco, the opportunities for professional growth and development are limitless. We actively support and encourage internal advancements through a fully developed and supported career path, with plenty of training opportunities along the way to help you develop the career path you want.

About Us

Fancy developing your career with the UK's fastest growing builders' merchants? We're on the lookout for enthusiastic and ambitious individuals with a 'can do' attitude to help us serve the nation's tradespeople.

We won't pretend it's not hard work and at times a challenging environment however you'll be working with some great people and in return we offer a first-class rewards package.

We're growing year-on-year with no signs of slowing down. With new branches opening their doors nationwide, this is your chance to be a part of our exciting journey and build your career with Selco.

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a work environment that is diverse, inclusive and welcoming to all. Our aim is for Selco colleagues to be a true representation of all sections of society. We are committed to the Health and Safety of our Colleagues being our top priority.

Procurement ManagerDuration: 3 months +Hourly rate: £20-£25
Location: Central London, nearest station: Marylebone or EustonHybrid working: 3 days remote, 2 days work from Central London Office
Your new roleRecruiting a highly skilled and experienced End-to-End Procurement Manager to join a regulator based in London. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the entire procurement process, with a particular emphasis on tendering and contract management. This role requires a deep understanding of the Procurement Act and public sector procurement legislation.

Duties include:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with organisational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the tendering process, including the preparation of tender documents, evaluation of bids, and selection of suppliers.
• Negotiate and manage contracts, ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act and other relevant public sector procurement legislation.
• Conduct market analysis to identify potential suppliers and assess their capabilities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and provide expert advice on tendering and contract management.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, ensuring adherence to contract terms and conditions.
• Prepare and present procurement reports to senior management.

What you'll need to succeed

• Extensive experience in end-to-end procurement within the public sector, with a strong focus on tendering and contract management.
• In-depth knowledge of the Procurement Act and public sector procurement legislation.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Personal Attributes:

• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop team members.
• Committed to continuous professional development and staying updated with industry trends.

What you need to do now
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This is an immediate start temporary position. Candidates must be available immediately or have a notice period of no more than one week. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact candidates who meet the relevant experience criteria. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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About the role of Quantity Surveyor:

Exciting opportunity for a London or Hertfordshire (maximum 1 hour commute) based material buyer with joinery experience to join an established Boreham W ood based business and oversee a junior buyer's development. Team is very sociable so personality and energy will be key. Previous experience at a joinery business is the key. A background at a reputable main contractor is not necessary. Requirement is urgent so candidates who can start immediately or in the near future would be ideal.

Responsibilities for Material Buyer:

• Be able to investigate new potential suppliers to strengthen their supply chain.
• Ideally good knowledge of curtain wall, doors and building materials.
• Sourcing, negotiating purchasing materials.
• Understanding of project contractual requirements and ensure these are relayed to suppliers and sub-contractors as required.

Requirements for Material Buyer:

• Within a 1-hour commute of the Boreham Wood office.
• Experience working as a buyer at a joinery or construction-based business.
• Good communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships.

What we offer for Material Buyer:

• The business has a great name in the industry and a solid reputation, making them a very sought after company to work for with good core values and a dynamic existing stable team.
• Competitive salary.
• Discretionary bonus, private health-care and a travel allowance.
• Regular company social events and incentives.

If you want to hear more about this Quantity Surveyor role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Alex Leaver in our London office on 07921 466 436.

• Perform warehouse duties loading, unloading, stock taking, space allocation, picking of goods, quality control (QC), packing, labelling and sorting accordingly to SOP.
• Ensure warehouse safety tidiness, and cleanliness.
• Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the supervisors
• 按照SOP执行仓库装卸、盘点、空间分配、拣选货物、质量控制（QC）、包装、贴标和分拣等职责。
• 确保仓库安全、整洁、清洁。
• 主管指派的任何其他临时职责。

Store Assistant duties and responsibilities

Our company is seeking an enthusiastic Store Assistant to work in our store. Duties include helping our customers identify and purchase items, restocking the retail space, and creating appealing merchandize displays. The ideal candidate will have a desire to provide excellent customer service and increase sales. Store Assistants ensure that retail operations are carried out effectively and efficiently for maximum customer satisfaction. Their day-to-day duties include:

· Assists in achieving store recruiting goals

· Run Cash Register

· Drive the achievement of the store’s sale targets while also meeting individual sales goals

· Assist in maximizing the business potential of the store and maximizing sales by department in line with company strategy

· Monitor proper use and ensure the quality of data in the sales staff’s client books, working with sales staff to propose action plans

· Facilitate staff trainings and new hire inductions, ensuring the proper follow up steps are taken

· Deliver exceptional service to all clientele by upholding brand service values and standards while managing customer relationships in a timely, professional manner

· Identifies performance issues and policy violations according to company policy and partners with the Store Manager

· Keeping the store fully stocked

· Maintaining the highest level of visual merchandising and store conditions

· Delivering exceptional sales services for improved customer satisfaction

· Interacting with customers and identifying their needs and preferences

· Operating cash registers and point-of-sale machines

· Receiving and verifying the quality and quantity of new shipments

· Enforcing in-store security and health and safety procedures and regulations

· Perform any other duties assigned by the director.

Store Assistant duties and requirements

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Proven retail sales experience.
• The ability to stand for extended periods.
• The ability to use labeling and pricing equipment as well as Point of Sale (POS) software.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented.

· Previous specialty retail management experience, preferably in the outdoor industry

· Retail background preferred-previous management experience

· The ability to work under pressure.

· Availability to work within opening hours (e.g. evenings, holidays, weekends).

Summary of Role:
The candidate in this role is responsible for planning the supply of spare/maintenance/consumable parts to maintain optimum inventory levels (consumables, spares, etc.) and ensure the efficient running of the center. His other roles are being ISO certified and working on End Users Certifications (EUC).

Essential Responsibilities include:

• Plan and schedule Spare parts requirements based on demand plan/material requirement requests from Fabs.
• Regularly review inventory levels for specific categorization of materials.
• Regular monitoring of critical materials to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing.
• Coordinate with warehouse/logistics to ensure accurate inventory levels and stock availability.
• Publish essential spare parts metrics/KPIs to management on a timely basis.
• Derive the material requirement plan based on the master production schedule to procure and source.
• Good Knowledge of Inventory management.
• Oversee the department R&M/Chemicals, etc. stores – upkeep with house-keepings, periodic cycle counts.
• Maintain the inventory database, ensuring timely and accurate recordings.
• In charge of day-in-day-out logistics operations.
• Coordinate with and on the movement of materials.
• Must work closely with operation teams on the center's logistic needs.
• Ensure to adhere to zero safety requirements.
• Work on continuous improvement program in logistics operations.
• Ability to work in a multi-task environment.
• Providing day-to-day operations in FAB production material planning, inventory management, and procurement.
• Planned and monitored production schedule in the high-mix, low-volume environment (HMLV).
• Collaborate across departments in the planning process to plan and purchase materials requirements and meet the production plan effectively.
• Follow through with the orders from the start till delivery and ensure that goods are delivered on time.
• Ability to work in a multi-task environment.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform all activities safely and responsibly and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS) requirements and programs.
• Support ISO certification and across suppliers' EUC requirements
• Support internal audit program by conducting ISO9001/TS16949 audits, gap analysis, and corrective action implementation
• Research best practices and conduct benchmarking related to QMS processes, methods, and tools
• Based upon the overall Quality System performance, identify critical systems or processes where quality improvements are required, initiate projects or activities to analyze, evaluate and propose solutions to address the problem and improve performance

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in procurement, consulting, program management, and supply chain & inventory
• Direct experience in pricing and contract negotiations, supplier relationship management, business strategy, contract manufacturing/outsourcing, and continuous process improvement
• Communicate complex information clearly and concisely.
• Develop and maintain collaborative business relationships with stakeholders and align ISO/EUC requirements for the program.
• Interact with all levels of the organization.
• Perform in a very fast-paced environment.

Summary of Role:
The candidate in this role is responsible for planning the supply of spare/maintenance/consumable parts to maintain optimum inventory levels (consumables, spares, etc.) and ensure the efficient running of the center. His other roles are being ISO certified and working on End Users Certifications (EUC).

Essential Responsibilities include:

• Plan and schedule Spare parts requirements based on demand plan/material requirement requests from Fabs.
• Regularly review inventory levels for specific categorization of materials.
• Regular monitoring of critical materials to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing.
• Coordinate with warehouse/logistics to ensure accurate inventory levels and stock availability.
• Publish essential spare parts metrics/KPIs to management on a timely basis.
• Derive the material requirement plan based on the master production schedule to procure and source.
• Good Knowledge of Inventory management.
• Oversee the department R&M/Chemicals, etc. stores – upkeep with house-keepings, periodic cycle counts.
• Maintain the inventory database, ensuring timely and accurate recordings.
• In charge of day-in-day-out logistics operations.
• Coordinate with and on the movement of materials.
• Must work closely with operation teams on the center's logistic needs.
• Ensure to adhere to zero safety requirements.
• Work on continuous improvement program in logistics operations.
• Ability to work in a multi-task environment.
• Providing day-to-day operations in FAB production material planning, inventory management, and procurement.
• Planned and monitored production schedule in the high-mix, low-volume environment (HMLV).
• Collaborate across departments in the planning process to plan and purchase materials requirements and meet the production plan effectively.
• Follow through with the orders from the start till delivery and ensure that goods are delivered on time.
• Ability to work in a multi-task environment.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform all activities safely and responsibly and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS) requirements and programs.
• Support ISO certification and across suppliers' EUC requirements
• Support internal audit program by conducting ISO9001/TS16949 audits, gap analysis, and corrective action implementation
• Research best practices and conduct benchmarking related to QMS processes, methods, and tools
• Based upon the overall Quality System performance, identify critical systems or processes where quality improvements are required, initiate projects or activities to analyze, evaluate and propose solutions to address the problem and improve performance

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in procurement, consulting, program management, and supply chain & inventory
• Direct experience in pricing and contract negotiations, supplier relationship management, business strategy, contract manufacturing/outsourcing, and continuous process improvement
• Communicate complex information clearly and concisely.
• Develop and maintain collaborative business relationships with stakeholders and align ISO/EUC requirements for the program.
• Interact with all levels of the organization.
• Perform in a very fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

The Inventory Controller will be the key contact point of products and supplies count, ensuring that inventory remains balanced, restocks supplies, assists in maintaining inventory records, and provides customer assistance as necessary. The incumbent is expected to investigate and provide understanding on any variances found during either daily cycle count, month-end system matching count or year-end PI count, monitor on materials shelf life in stock before the materials expiry and follow warehouse SOP and safety aspects of warehouse operation.

Job description:

· Organize, monitors and maintains warehouse inventory level; processes purchasing orders as required; tracks orders and investigates problems

· Records purchases, maintains database, performs physical count of inventory, and reconciles actual stock count to computer-generated reports

· Supervise Logistics Admin Staff.

· Contribute to process optimization and ensure efficiency in warehouse operations

· Maintain accurate, complete and authenticity warehouse records

· Conduct stocktake/inventory stock count

· Monitor and validate all inventories, perform cycle count of all products and perform monthly short dated checks.

· Follow SOPs and best practices in the warehouse

· Ensure timely operations (shipment delivery) execution

· Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient flow of all shipments and manage inventory of all products on monthly and annual basis.

· Assist the Warehouse Manager in the implementation of projects and ad hoc logistics requirements

· Processes and documents return as required following established procedures.

· Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned and required

Key Qualifications

· Diploma in Logistics/Supply Chain, or any related field

· Possess at least 1 year of relevant experience

· Able to work in a fast pace environment

· Good analytical and logistical thinking abilities.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Responsible for preparing, loading and unloading of goods.
- Coordinate with delivery team on the deliveries.
- Ensure proper updates and data entry into the inventory system.
- Check on all incoming and outgoing goods to ensure they are in good condition and correct quantity.
- Abide to the warehouse system and safety.
- Responsible for the housekeeping of the warehouse.
- Conduct daily stock-count and monitor closely on expiry products.
- Monitor and maintain records of stock movement using internal system.
- Assist in delivery of ingredients, materials and equipment when required.
- Other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Responsible for the housekeeping of the warehouse.
- Conduct daily stock-count and monitor closely on expiry products.
- Monitor and maintain records of stock movement using internal system.
- Assist in delivery of ingredients, materials and equipment when required.
- Other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements:

- Minimum ITE graduates, Diploma in any field.
- At least 1 year of warehousing, delivering goods and/or logistics experience, preferably in similar industry. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Possess Class 3 or Class 4 driving license will be an added advantage.
- Comfortable handling heavy load of items.
- Willing to learn with a good working attitude.
- Ability to work independently, with little supervision and organized.
- Candidate without prior experience will be considered as on the job training will be provided.
- Able to commence immediately or within short notice will be added advantage.
- We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Working hours: Monday to Friday , 9am to 6pm (Permenant position)

Location: North-East area

• Assist in the daily warehouse activities such as goods receiving, picking & packing, container loading & unloading, storing of goods, and compiling warehouse reports.
• Coordinate with the team on store movement, inventory control, and logistics.
• Maximize warehouse space utilization.
• Always adhering to warehouse safety practice to achieve a safe-working environment, including reviewing safety processes.
• Adopt good housekeeping. Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of warehouse to achieve well-organized working environment.
• Ensure warehouse equipment is kept in good order and conditions.
• Ensure stock accuracy.
• Manage cargo documentation process according to industry standards or sector requirements.
• Weekly cycle count.
• Quarterly stock take.
• Any other related tasks as assigned by the Management.